Best & Worst County Tipperary towns

popebenny16

the convent in roscrea sold today at the allsops auction for €115,000. amazing, valued at 2 million back in the day

senorwipesalot

Lovely Carrick,the jewel of the Suir.

Totally Tropical

Cahir is by far Tipps nicest town.People say that Tipp Town and Carrick On Suir are very bad but i think their grand.Clonmel has a very weird vibe to it.A few days ago when the bus pulls into the train station.The driver refused to let a passenger on the bus.It was obvious that there was a history between the two.Your man then starts saying you're an IRA man,you eat dead bodies,you shouldn't be driving a CIE bus, you eat dead bodies you IRA man.When i say saying i mean more like crazed yelling.He was wearing a yellow reflector jacket,a black hat and sunglasses and he had what looked like a crutch or a cane of some sort.

Clonmel1000

Your judgeing a whole town by the rantings of a disturbed man who was at the bus station leaving the town? Indeed......

RidleyRider

Went to school and am in Tipp town everyday nearly. Worst town in Tipperary county? Easily. It's a kip. I went to school in the tech and that was severely depressing. There's nothing here. No scenerary, nothing majorly historical, sweet f all facilities! Just a depressing, run down town.

Can't speak for the best town but village wise- Terryglass, Dromineer, Garykennedy. Most places on the river really.

Totally Tropical

Clonmel1000 wrote: »

Your judgeing a whole town by the rantings of a disturbed man who was at the bus station leaving the town? Indeed......

Ha true.You're man was a proper headcase though.The driver had trouble with him before that's why he refused to let him on the bus so this character is a regular on the Waterford to Limerick route.

Paddico

One thing that has killed tipp town in recent times is the new Tesco and Dunnes on the Limerick road. Business are really struggling in the town centre and so there's are a lack of cafe's, tea shops and resturants that you get in Cashel.

When tourism isnt your main bread and butter you need shoppers in the town rather than the outskirs.

RidleyRider

How would tesco and dunnes effect tea in cashel?

Paddico

Could be the butterfly effect.
Butterfly flutters its wings in Dunnes and causes a storm in a tea cup in Cashel

charlemont

Paddico wrote: »

One thing that has killed tipp town in recent times is the new Tesco and Dunnes on the Limerick road. Business are really struggling in the town centre and so there's are a lack of cafe's, tea shops and resturants that you get in Cashel.

When tourism isnt your main bread and butter you need shoppers in the town rather than the outskirs.

No they haven't, The only thing that has killed the centre of Tipp Town is the people themselves for not demanding a by-pass, I wouldn't shop in the centre of Tipp if you paid me, Its a disgusting traffic clogged kip.

digzy

charlemont wrote: »

No they haven't, The only thing that has killed the centre of Tipp Town is the people themselves for not demanding a by-pass, I wouldn't shop in the centre of Tipp if you paid me, Its a disgusting traffic clogged kip.

Thats utter muck. you haven't a clue what you're on about.There was an original plan for a motorway from pallasgreen to cahir. However that plan is as good as dead thanks to the downturn.In case you haven't noticed, the government has completely decimated the capital budget, so there's very few similar projects going ahead nationwide. There's a current planning application in for a 'mini' bypass which will hopefully alleviate the situation if it goes ahead.

So maybe check your facts before you make wild inaccurate statements tarnishing the entire population of the town!

Xenophile

RidleyRider wrote: »

How would tesco and dunnes effect tea in cashel?

Not much, visitors to the Rock of Cashel wander down the main street, lovely buildings, Cashel Palace Hotel, formerly Protestant Bishops Residence, also nice old Protestant Church just off main street. Of course the town is also bye passed which is a great help.

charlemont

digzy wrote: »

Thats utter muck. you haven't a clue what you're on about.There was an original plan for a motorway from pallasgreen to cahir. However that plan is as good as dead thanks to the downturn.In case you haven't noticed, the government has completely decimated the capital budget, so there's very few similar projects going ahead nationwide. There's a current planning application in for a 'mini' bypass which will hopefully alleviate the situation if it goes ahead.

So maybe check your facts before you make wild inaccurate statements tarnishing the entire population of the town!

I know all my facts in relation to Tipp Town, I also know there has been several designs for By Passes there since the late 60's but here we are in 2013 and Voila ! Nothing....And the mini bypass inner/relief route will be bogged down in objections particularly from the Galbally road area therefore thats unfortunately going to be another pipe dream..

digzy

charlemont wrote: »

I know all my facts in relation to Tipp Town, ..

I'll look forward to your book of wisdom so;)

A brief chat with a trader/resident might enlighten you as regards how they feel about a bypass, as opposed to a bit of keyboard warrioring.

charlemont

digzy wrote: »

I'll look forward to your book of wisdom so;)

A brief chat with a trader/resident might enlighten you as regards how they feel about a bypass, as opposed to a bit of keyboard warrioring.

Far more wisdom than you'll ever have. Don't be accusing me of keyboard warrioring either, Its not even a real word. But sure Tipp is barely a real town now is it ?:pac:

digzy

my daddy would beat up your daddy.....

maybe you ought to think twice before you start telling lies and pretending you know all the facts.


btw the town is a complete hole so i'm not defending it. it's the one of the worst towns I've ever been in. However your declaration that the population never wanted a bypass is utter lies.

charlemont

digzy wrote: »

my daddy would beat up your daddy.....

maybe you ought to think twice before you start telling lies and pretending you know all the facts.


btw the town is a complete hole so i'm not defending it. it's the one of the worst towns I've ever been in. However your declaration that the population never wanted a bypass is utter lies.

No you misread it, I said they never DEMANDED . Your accusing me of telling lies, Why because I more than likely much more about planning than you, Well obviously I should seeing as I work in that industry since last summer. Jealousy is an awful thing, Not my fault if your a bit slow in the head. BTW I have family there so I know the town fairly well.

digzy

charlemont wrote: »

No you misread it, I said they never DEMANDED . Your accusing me of telling lies, Why because I more than likely much more about planning than you, Well obviously I should seeing as I work in that industry since last summer. Jealousy is an awful thing, Not my fault if your a bit slow in the head. BTW I have family there so I know the town fairly well.

you're incorrect again. the townspeople have been demanding, appealing, arrogating for, bidding for, calling for, clamoring for, (or whatever other word you want to use) etc.... a bypass for years. it hasn't happened yet. and wont be happening for a while.

Now grow up and save your personal insinuations and pathetic attempts at insults for someone who gives a fig for your silly opinions:rolleyes:
Do you think you're the only person here with a third level qualification..... Don't be so presumptuous and arrogant to think I'm jealous of a keyboard warrior
I'd advise you to the contrary.

tuxy

*unsubscribes from thread*

digzy

i' m feeling that way too:cool:

RidleyRider

Tipp Towns a hold I live here. Nobody fought properly to have that by pass constructed. The town merely gave up once told 'no'.

charlemont

digzy wrote: »

you're incorrect again. the townspeople have been demanding, appealing, arrogating for, bidding for, calling for, clamoring for, (or whatever other word you want to use) etc.... a bypass for years. it hasn't happened yet. and wont be happening for a while.

Now grow up and save your personal insinuations and pathetic attempts at insults for someone who gives a fig for your silly opinions:rolleyes:
Do you think you're the only person here with a third level qualification..... Don't be so presumptuous and arrogant to think I'm jealous of a keyboard warrior
I'd advise you to the contrary.

Your acting like a big child, All upset because I offended your town, Keep it up, You dug the hole for yourself by posting shíte and accusations against me personally, As you will note my original post was about Tipp Town and not about you. And well done for ruining the thread too.

digzy

Au contraire

You made an inaccurate statement re the townspeople. I tried to correct it.You dont know what demands were made of the local politicians by the people.
I'm above your silly comments about how educated/intelligent you are as opposed to me. Nobody cares. You stalked my page already so you can made a reasonable guess as to my profession-i'll say no more;)

As regards whether a bypass goes ahead anywhere, It's laughable to suggest that decisions are dictated by the demands of the local population. There's people in every town who will take it upon themselves to make demands re bypasses and other issues. The NRA and planners (I presume) complete an analysis of any proposed bypass and make a decision on which projects are most pressing given the resources available.

As regards bypasses:rolleyes:, I recall going through cashel for years before the motorway. it was choked up but it was still a nice town. Tipp town will still be a hole irrespective of a bypass.

Samsgirl

I don't think there are many words that could accurately describe Tipp Town. It is without doubt the most depressing hole in Ireland. I have never in my life witnessed such miserable people that seem to spend their lives begrudging everyone else.

DaveJac

Samsgirl wrote: »

. I have never in my life witnessed such miserable people that seem to spend their lives begrudging everyone else.

hmm sounds like most irish people we love begrudging everyone else sounds like ya had a bad time you could have gone to anyone place in the world and the same happen cant right the whole place and all the people off?



if i was someone wanting to come to tipperary county not town this thread would make me not bother,

i live near tipp town i know its not the best town in the county but reading this i think some of ye would like to make it "go away" like springfield in the simpsons movie haha should just bypass the place and delete it off the map:rolleyes:

Samsgirl

It's begrudgery on a whole new level.

MilfordBud

Samsgirl wrote: »

It's begrudgery on a whole new level.

What do they begrudge?

Paddico

charlemont wrote: »

I know all my facts in relation to Tipp Town, I also know there has been several designs for By Passes there since the late 60's but here we are in 2013 and Voila ! Nothing....And the mini bypass inner/relief route will be bogged down in objections particularly from the Galbally road area therefore thats unfortunately going to be another pipe dream..

A bypass since the 60’s? The first town to be bypassed was Naas around 84 and they only bypassed Limerick a few years ago.
While I agree on the relief road been ridiculous and will get bogged down on objections it isn’t completely the traffic that’s killing the town centre, its things like the council charging for parking, big super stores outside the town that sort of thing.

Xenophile

Paddico wrote: »

A bypass since the 60’s? The first town to be bypassed was Naas around 84 and they only bypassed Limerick a few years ago.
While I agree on the relief road been ridiculous and will get bogged down on objections it isn’t completely the traffic that’s killing the town centre, its things like the council charging for parking, big super stores outside the town that sort of thing.

Government are now talking about capital investment projects for job creation, a by pass for Tipp town should be high up on the priority list. Maybe planning permission can be fast tracked, I know there is legislation in place to over rule certain objections. Regretfully Tipp town lacks political clout.

charlemont

digzy wrote: »

Au contraire

You made an inaccurate statement re the townspeople. I tried to correct it.You dont know what demands were made of the local politicians by the people.
I'm above your silly comments about how educated/intelligent you are as opposed to me. Nobody cares. You stalked my page already so you can made a reasonable guess as to my profession-i'll say no more;)

As regards whether a bypass goes ahead anywhere, It's laughable to suggest that decisions are dictated by the demands of the local population. There's people in every town who will take it upon themselves to make demands re bypasses and other issues. The NRA and planners (I presume) complete an analysis of any proposed bypass and make a decision on which projects are most pressing given the resources available.

As regards bypasses:rolleyes:, I recall going through cashel for years before the motorway. it was choked up but it was still a nice town. Tipp town will still be a hole irrespective of a bypass.

Your above my silly comments are you ? Hasn't stopped you making silly accusations of your own against me has it ? Your obviously a fairly pathetic bloke, You can give it but you can't take it, And I don't know or really care what you work at either..

charlemont

Paddico wrote: »

A bypass since the 60’s? The first town to be bypassed was Naas around 84 and they only bypassed Limerick a few years ago.
While I agree on the relief road been ridiculous and will get bogged down on objections it isn’t completely the traffic that’s killing the town centre, its things like the council charging for parking, big super stores outside the town that sort of thing.

I'm well aware of when By Passes started to be built here. Most of our roads had audits and plans done on them several decades ago but that's not to say they were built then.

Here's the so called planned relief work..
http://www.southtippcoco.ie/media/T1_Part8_Report_Nature%20and%20Extent%20of%20Proposed%20Development.pdf

digzy

charlemont wrote: »

Your above my silly comments are you ? Hasn't stopped you making silly accusations of your own against me has it ? Your obviously a fairly pathetic bloke, You can give it but you can't take it, And I don't know or really care what you work at either..

Ah now, there you go again

'attack the post not the poster'

I haven't accused you of anything except misrepresenting the people of the town-spoofing! Unlike you, I'm not interested in either 'giving it' or 'taking it', just correcting your stupid post. Keyboard warrior away. You're the only one boasting about what you do-Nobody cares, especially not me. You've been found spoofing on that by another poster here. I never stated what I do, looking for credibility nor did I go stalking your page nor did i send you silly pm's about a duel:rolleyes:......and you're accusing me of being childish:pac:

You can tell someone's loosing any argument when you see the personal barbs. You lost this one long ago, you just don't know it yet.

Kess73

Mod Post: Two posters in particular have spent the past few days sniping at each other, as well as throwing in a mix of personal abuse, flaming, back seat modding, and general acting the prat.

They each get a week off from the forum as a result.

I don't want to see a repeat of it when you both return, and don't want to see anyone else ruining the thread in a similar fashion

AndreaEgan

Guys I was just wondering what would be a nice little town/village to visit in Tipp this summer? Looking back through the thread Terryglass seems to be quite popular on here. I've heard a lot about it in relation to the Arts Festival and over the last few days with the fine weather I've heard quite a few people say they'd love to be down at Terryglass Quay. Just wondering is there much to do there and where would be the best place to stay?

Paddico

Can anyone post the full link to the Tipperary road relief scheme. The link wont open here at work

sallybongers

Was in Carrick On Suir for The Clancy Festival last weekend. It's a fantastic little town. It was lovely to see the community come together and organize such an enjoyable weekend.

Sitting by the river, listening to amazing music. A weekend that will live long in the memory. Well done to everyone involved.

Kess73

AndreaEgan wrote: »

Guys I was just wondering what would be a nice little town/village to visit in Tipp this summer? Looking back through the thread Terryglass seems to be quite popular on here. I've heard a lot about it in relation to the Arts Festival and over the last few days with the fine weather I've heard quite a few people say they'd love to be down at Terryglass Quay. Just wondering is there much to do there and where would be the best place to stay?

I fish in and around Terryglass and it is a lovely spot especially when the weather is good.Would make for a good little spot to stay a few nights so you could use the days to explore the Tipperary side of Lough Derg. Lots of nice villages/spots within a short drive like Ballina, Dromineer, Portroe, Puckane etc, and literally hundreds of spots to stop and take in the beauty of the lake and surrounding countryside.


Lots of cracking pubs and spots to eat on that side of the lake as well as places of historical interest.

RidleyRider

Have to agree with kess on Terryglass. We go there on the boat quite a but and the peace and quite is unbelievable. Great surroundings as kess said too. You'll never be hungry with the pub grub!

AndreaEgan

Kess73 wrote: »

I fish in and around Terryglass and it is a lovely spot especially when the weather is good.Would make for a good little spot to stay a few nights so you could use the days to explore the Tipperary side of Lough Derg. Lots of nice villages/spots within a short drive like Ballina, Dromineer, Portroe, Puckane etc, and literally hundreds of spots to stop and take in the beauty of the lake and surrounding countryside.

Lots of cracking pubs and spots to eat on that side of the lake as well as places of historical interest.

RidleyRider wrote: »

Have to agree with kess on Terryglass. We go there on the boat quite a but and the peace and quite is unbelievable. Great surroundings as kess said too. You'll never be hungry with the pub grub!

Thanks guys! I've heard so much about it, will definitely have to take the trip down Yeah I was looking for a nice, quiet little area with the scenery, also with Lough Derg passing through it sounded like a bonus! Paddys Bar is another spot I will have to visit. I have heard that the people are extremely nice and friendly. Terryglass Arts Festival is on this August as far as I know, might even make the two trips down Thanks again!

mon tipp town

As a man from tipp town it is fair to say it is infested with drugs and knackers.but by **** there is worse towns. Tipp has a cinema ...Cashel...no. Tipp has a pool...Cashel...no.And the Abbey is has the best percentage of students passing there leaving cert.When its time for secondery school every flocks into tipp town. So everyone who says tipp town is a bad town your just a ****ing snoby twat probably from the north, and we got clan...better than rev . PS if your from tipp u should know who brouno is so big shout out to the best chipper and **** anyone from limerick city or who don't like tipp town.

Mantis Toboggan

Did you just register to post this?

OwaynOTT

I'm a snob!

Paddico

I'm from Tipp Town too but why on earth resurrect this rubbish?

danganabu

mon tipp town wrote: »

As a man from tipp town it is fair to say it is infested with drugs and knackers.but by **** there is worse towns. Tipp has a cinema ...Cashel...no. Tipp has a pool...Cashel...no.And the Abbey is has the best percentage of students passing there leaving cert.When its time for secondery school every flocks into tipp town. So everyone who says tipp town is a bad town your just a ****ing snoby twat probably from the north, and we got clan...better than rev . PS if your from tipp u should know who brouno is so big shout out to the best chipper and **** anyone from limerick city or who don't like tipp town.

The irony of the bolded part considering the rest of your post is comedy gold

The Lost Sheep

awful_driver wrote: »

a friend of mine and his missus are really finding it hard to buy a house in limerick and are considering buying in nenagh

i think ive driven through it once in my life and know nothing about it bar it has a population about the size of tuam?

whats it like in terms of shopping and restaurants, no one expects the shopping or entertainment that a city has but how does it compare to other towns with a population under ten thousand ?

Compare in what way? Some very decent shops
Good restaurants/food stores like Peppermill, new restaurant up near cbs called bistro41(havent tried that yet so cant comment)
Some excellent cafe's in the town.

funemployed

Hi all, reinventing this post again. Looking through the comments in Tipp town now and its not showing it in great light in fairness.
I'm not from the area but we recently were left a house on the outskirts of the town and considering moving there.( currently renting in another county)
Weighing up the pros and cons now....property in Ireland seems to be skyrocketing at the moment so financially makes sense but can't shake the bad tipp tow
n vibe either..
Has it improved any bit over the last few years??

DaveJac

funemployed wrote: »

Hi all, reinventing this post again. Looking through the comments in Tipp town now and its not showing it in great light in fairness.
I'm not from the area but we recently were left a house on the outskirts of the town and considering moving there.( currently renting in another county)
Weighing up the pros and cons now....property in Ireland seems to be skyrocketing at the moment so financially makes sense but can't shake the bad tipp tow
n vibe either..
Has it improved any bit over the last few years??

It is what you make it I think what are your interests ect, there is alot to do in the town, sports clubs, gyms, pool, musical society, brass band, there is negatives but every place has those if you want to just look at the bad its very easy to run a place down,

callaway92

Just from a traffic POV, at what would've been an off-peak time today of 11:20 it took me 20 mins to get from Ballykisteen to Amber at the other side of the town.

All caused by a Bin Truck doing their collections. Nothing against the bin truck, but as usual it just shows what a nightmare of a town it is to get through. Absolutely sick of it.

kagni

funemployed wrote: »

Hi all, reinventing this post again. Looking through the comments in Tipp town now and its not showing it in great light in fairness.
I'm not from the area but we recently were left a house on the outskirts of the town and considering moving there.( currently renting in another county)
Weighing up the pros and cons now....property in Ireland seems to be skyrocketing at the moment so financially makes sense but can't shake the bad tipp tow
n vibe either..
Has it improved any bit over the last few years??

The town probably suffers in comparison to it's nearest neighbours (Cashel & Cahir) which offer lots more facilities and are nicer towns in general. I wouldn't let the comments on here totally put you off, people love to complain. I'm living in Tipp Town for the last 15 years and it's certainly not all bad.
I'd say it would be worth spending a few days down in Tipp and see what you think - have a good walk around the town (not just the main street), visit a few pubs (when they open), restaurants, sports facilities, nearby attractions, etc. and get a feel for the place.

The Negatives -
High unemployment rate (and all the associated problems that brings).
Like many small towns around the country the town centre is on it's knees.
Lots of closed shopfronts, mostly bookies, pubs and chippers left.
Little invested in the town over the years and the effects are there to be seen with some vacant buildings and badly kept public spaces, the whole place just looks a bit rundown.
Traffic through town centre is awful, lack of parking also a problem.
Not much to do in the town.
Some antisocial behaviour but I don't think it's any worse than anywhere else to be honest.
Some of the pubs on the dodgy side and the better ones could make a bit more effort with entertainment

The Postives -
Good sporting amenities - Canon Hayes Recreation Centre and Swimming Pool.
1 golf course in the town and 2 more locally. Well run GAA, Soccer, Rugby, Tennis, Hockey and other sports clubs in the town.
Town centre has possibly hit rock-bottom and seems to be slowly improving - 2 decent restaurants, some closed landmark premises recently purchased and would be hopeful that they will be re-opened.
Glen of Aherlow is only a couple of miles away for great walks and scenery.
Very friendly town, in general the people are great.
Good choice of schools (2 of my kids have been through two of the secondary schools and I would have no complaints about either one).
Excel centre is a great facility with Cinema, theatre and library.
Well served by supermarkets (Tesco,Dunnes,Supervalu,Aldi.Lidl) and other shops, most of the time I can get whatever I need in the town (and if I can't, Limerick is close enough).
Efforts to get a bypass built to take traffic out of town centre seems to be gaining traction.

tastyt

This thread will probably always has Tipp town as the worst because it has had its issues to be fair . It does have potential as a commuter town to Limerick though. I honestly think Roscrea would be a worse place to live .

A lot of money going into nenagh , Thurles and clonmel and those towns are definitely improving